Sunday, 2 March 2014

Little Children - Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas

There are some who do not believe
in coincidence, but try this! While composing yesterday's Post, which
strongly featured the beautifully interesting city of Omaha, Nebraska, I
was eagerly awaiting the World Boxing Organisation Lightweight Title
bout between

US contender TERENCE CRAWFORD (left) and

World Champion Scot RICKY BURNS

While
no aficionado, it was easy to see that Burns was making heavy weather
of his defence even during the early rounds, and went on to lose on a
unanimous decision to a far better fighter on the night. The surprise
(and coincidence) came when it was revealed that Crawford not only hails
from Omaha, but was born, bred, brought up and still lives in that
city. He is the only man with that credential to win a World Boxing
Title - a CREDIT to his hometown! Congratulations go to Terence while
Ricky deserves similar as a Sporting and Magnanimous loser.

For those of us in Kingston, London it was firstly a walk along the

RIVER THAMES

and to view the Town Bridge.

Although sunny, FRED was wrapped up against a cold wind,

as were Mummy LISA, BENNY and ALEX.

Don't forget GRANDPA BAGSY!

What are believed to be (magnificent) WALNUT TREES

line the banks, they didn't look quiet right for London Plains?

A long walk requires nourishment, so off to

Marks and Spencers

for toasted sandwiches, coffee, crisps, fruit and juice - Yum, Yum.

Lots of restoration and other works going on in the town,

but looks like it will bring great improvement when completed.

You cannot move far around here without encountering a

RING-NECKED PARAKEET

or so followed by a few 'snaps' from Lisa taken during my all too short visit.

Meeting the boys from school.

Fred and Alex.

Heavy Plant seems to be a big favourite with all 3 of them.

PLAYDOUGH

time with BENJAMIN and

ALEXANDER

while FREDERICK contents himself with the Wooden Train Set.
Spend the money wisely Lads and enjoy the Chocolate!
Love Grandpa Bagsy.

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Born Beeston, Notts 1946, my family moved to Dorset 1959. Joined the Royal Navy age 15 years and 50 days serving 10 years. In frigates firstly then over 5 years in Submarines as a Seaman/Diver, reaching the dizzy heights of Leading Seaman before leaving to join the Merchant Service, working in Ocean Salvage and Harbour Tugs, passenger / cargo ships, trials vessels, etc. Qualified as Mate (Chief Officer) in 1976 and as Master (Captain) in 1978. For my final 20 years of 47 I worked in the Offshore Oil Industry initially on the drilling rig Stena Hunter, then the accommodation barge Borgland Dolphin and finally the Floating Production Platform Buchan Alpha. On the rigs I forged a number of long lasting friendships several of whom shared some of my extensive travels. Setting foot on Caymen, Bermuda, Bahamas and The Azores in March 2013 brought my countries total to 147. The best, undoubtedly, was Antarctica, followed by Australia, Mongolia, Belize, Zimbabwe, China and Madagascar, in no particular order. As for my greatest achievement in life, my 2 beautiful daughters bear witness to that. Love to all our readers, your in my thoughts. Bagsy